Regulation on the certification and marketing of grapevine seedlings and propagation materials.

This Regulation lays down the procedures and principles related to the production and marketing of grapevine seedlings and propagation materials within a certification system, in order to ensure ensure their high-quality and healthy production and marketing. The provisions of this Regulation shall not apply to seedlings and propagation materials used in scientific research, development, and studies aimed at the conservation of genetic diversity, as well as those produced by the small-scale breeders to meet their own needs. It sets out general conditions for the production and marketing of grapevine seedlings and propagation materials, and rules as regards breeding units; minimum standards of grapevine seedlings and propagation materials; plant health standards; labelling and certification; marketing; inspection; fees; and sanctions.